"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 23:58:05 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

I'm still not convinced that diesels are cheaper to run than the DI
type outboards.

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Usually the real issue is range, not running cost. For the same tank
capacity range is about double with a diesel. Reliabilty/longevity
is usually better with diesel also.

By hanging the engines off the back of the boat, you have that much more
room for additional fuel tanks. You can run shallower, and with less drag.
And when a motor finally kicks it, you can hang a new one on the back and go
out fishing the very next day. I'm a huge outboard fan...especially for
boating the shallow waters of southwest Florida.